Electrical permits in City of Shoreline: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a electrical permit in City of Shoreline, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Shoreline uses its own permit center..
When does a electrical need a permit in City of Shoreline?
WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance.
Required submittals
- scope description
- load calc for service changes
- panel schedule for new panels
Inspection sequence
- rough-in
- service inspection (if applicable)
- final
Contractor specialties needed
electrical-01-or-02
Notes & caveats
Service upgrade: load calc per NEC 220. EV charger ≥40A: dedicated circuit + GFCI. AFCI required on most habitable-space circuits (NEC 210.12). Permit holder must hold L&I electrical contractor license (specialty 01 — general; 02 — residential ≤4 units; 03 — pump & irrigation; etc.).
How to apply
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup on the main permits page — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Shoreline uses its own permit center. ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: —). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development. Shoreline uses its own permit center.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.